Palmer Dean Whitted Sr.

Palmer Dean Whitted Sr. Birth 5 Jan 1907 Elgin, Kane, Illinois, Death 2 Jul 1982 Vallejo, Solano, California David S. Whitted and Zena Margaretta Palmer

Palmer D. Whitted Sr. - Vallejo - Services were held today for Palmer D. Whitted Sr., founder of an Oakland mortuary and retired vice principal of Berkley High School. Born in Indiana, he grew up in Illinois and in 1932 began his teaching career as a football, basketball and track coach in a Texas school, which he left in 1944 to direct USO programs in New Orleans and San Francisco.



Moving his family to Oakland Whitted established a funeral service bearing his name.



He returned to teaching in 1956 at Berkley High, from which he retired in 1972.

Services are at the Palmer D. Whitted & Co. Mortuary, 5500 Foothill Blvd. Oakland.

The family prefers contributions to the American Cancer Society. - Oakland Tribune (Oakland, California) 08 Jul 1982, Thu Page 18

married 26 Dec 1930 Pittsylvania county, Virginia Anna Mae Campbell daughter of Robert Lee Campbell and Alice Mulligan

Mrs. Palmer Whitted left Friday to return to her home in New Orleans La., after spending three weeks with Mr. amd Mrs. David Whitted. En route home she visited with her daughter, Alice who is a student at Palmer Memorial Institute in Sedalia, North Carolina. --- Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 11 Oct 1944, Wed Page 3

They had:

Alyce Marietta Whitted birth 10 Sep. 1932 Culver/Union Twp., Marshall, Indiana death 22 Jan. 1993 Santa Barbara buried Goleta Cemetery Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California married 1st 3 Dec 1950 Alameda Californian Cyrus J Taylor; married Donald L Gadson, divorced Dec 1976 Solano California

Palmer Dean Whitted Jr Birth 28 Feb 1934 Walker, Texas

married 2nd Myrtle Lois Senegal Birth 4 Jul 1911 Plaquemine, Iberville, Louisiana Death 3 Oct 1981 Oakland, Alameda, California daughter of Joseph Senegal and Irene DeSilvia; married 1st Alvin Porter

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Palmer Whitted is Doing Well in College

Friends and classmates in Culver of Palmer Whitted have been wondering how he is coming along in his college career at Howard University, Washington D.C. Information concerning him has been obtained showing that he is participating in football, and has played with his college team in one game at Petersburg, Virgina, where he starred. A clipping from his college paper gave him quite a write-up, but it is impossible to reprduce this clipping as it had been sent on to another relative. Palmer will paly in the Thanksgiving game with his team against Lincoln Universeity at the great American League Ball field in Washington D.C.

He has been made president of the Pledge club in his fraternity, the Kappa Alfa Psi, and is Treasurer of the French Club. - - - Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 26 Nov 1924, Wed Page 8

Palmer Whitted entered the West Virginia State College last week at Charleston. - Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 25 Sep 1929, Wed Page 6

Palmer Whitted is Head Coach at Quinn College

Palmer Whitted has left for Waco, Texas, to take up his duties as head coach at Quinn College where he will also teach biology and physical education.

Whitted who was graduated from Culver High School in 1924 and received his degree from the University of West Virginia, is well qualified for his new position as he was a basketball stae in high school and college, the mainstay of his college team in football, and had considerable experience in track.

Honors evidently don't come single handed for Palmer as a daughter, Alice Marietta, arrived just before the family left Culver - Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 21 Sep 1932, Wed Page 1

Received Degree Palmer Whitted son of Mr. and Mrs. David Whitted of this city received his Master's degree atr the University of Michigan this summer. ... Mr. Whitted is an athletic coach in San Antonio Texas. - - Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 26 Aug 1942, Wed Page 4

Waxagachie Negro Boys Play Wheatly - - Battling to slay unbeaten Wheatley Lions tangle with the Oak Lawn High School Lions, negro eleven from Waxahachie, Thursday night at Alamo stadium, the action beginning at P.M. Coach Pamler D. Whitted's... - - - San Antonio Light (San Antonio, Texas) 5 Nov 1942

Attend San Franciso Reception

Pictured here at a reception held last month at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco are Queen Juliana of the Netherlands and Prince Bernhard greeting Palmer Whitted and nis mother, Mrs. David Whitted. The Whitted's are fromer rresidents of Culver and are well known here.

The reception sponsored by the Holland American Society of California was widely publicised in the press. As Director of the U.S.O. in San Francisco during World War II, Mr. Whitted had been cited and decorated for his distinguished service by the Holland American Society --- Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 20 May 1953, Wed Page 1

New Athletic Position Given Palmer D. Whiiter

1637 Chestnut St. Berkley 2, Calif.
Editor, Citizen:

Just thought you would like to run the enclosed story from the so that my son's friends could see it in my home town paper. Thank You I am one of the old timers - David Whitted's widow. Zena Whitted.
Palmer D. Whitted Sr., Berkeley High School assistant coach and teacher since 1956, today joined the Oakland Raiders as a personnel assistant in the field, serving the team in public relations, publicity, liason activties and to help in contacting and hiring players

Soda also added that the Raiders are the first team in the American Football League and among the area's professional sports organizations to hire a Negro in an administrative position.

Whitted who helped Fred Moffet coach the Berkley High football teams and also was JV baseball coach was the first Negro teacher hired at BHS.

Remains as Teacher

However, Whitted plans to remain as a teacher. Most of his dutiess with the Raiders will be administered during the evenings and weekends.

A native of Indiana, WHitted has served as a USO director in New Orleans (1944-1845), and San Francisco (1945-1948) where he later became a YMCA Secretary.

All-Around College Athlete

The new Raider representative halds a B.S. degree in Education from West Virginia State College and an M.A. degree in Secondary School Administration from University of Michigan. At both schools he participated in football, basketball, baseball and track, winninig letters in all four sports.

Married to the former Myrtle Sengal, the Whitteds have two children, a son Palmer Jr., 26 and a married daughter Mrs. Alice Taylor.

They reside as 1637 Chestnut St. in Berkley - The Culver Citizen (Culver, Indiana) 03 Aug 1960, Wed Page 10

The National Catholic Guidance Conference Journal "Letter ABout A Jail In The Region Of The Mind" How It Feels To Be Negro" Mr. Palmer D. Whitted First published: Winter 1967

In 1972, Oakland Redevelopment Agency funded relocation of the Palmer D. Whitted Mortuary into a new, modern building in East Oakland.

 
1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Palmer Whitted
Age in 1910: 3
Birth Date: 1907 [1907]
Birthplace: Illinois
Home in 1910: Union, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Race: Mulatto
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Father's Name:	David S Whitted
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Name:	Zena Whitted
Mother's Birthplace:	North Carolina
Native Tongue:	English
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
David S Whitted 28	Head
Zena Whitted 24	Wife
Palmer Whitted	3	Son
Winslow Whitted 0	Son

1920 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Palmer Whitted
Age:	13
Birth Year:	abt 1907
Birthplace:	Illinois
Home in 1920:	Union, Marshall, Indiana
Street:	Main St
Residence Date:	1920
Race:	Black
Gender:	Male
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Marital Status:	Single
Father's Name:	David Whitted
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Name:	Zena Whitted
Mother's Birthplace:	North Carolina
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Attended School:	yes
Able to read:	Yes
Able to Write:	Yes
Neighbors:	View others on page
Household Members	Age	Relationship
David Whitted 37	Head
Zena Whitted 33	Wife
Palmer Whitted	13	Son
Winslow Whitted 10	Son
Windell Henderson 14	Nephew

1930 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Palmer Whitted
Birth Year:	abt 1907
Gender:	Male
Race:	Negro (Black)
Age in 1930:	23
Birthplace:	Illinois
Marital Status:	Single
Relation to Head of House:	Son
Home in 1930:	Culver, Marshall, Indiana, USA
Map of Home:	Culver, Marshall, Indiana
Street Address:	Main Street
House Number:	510
Dwelling Number:	299
Family Number:	304
Attended School:	Yes
Able to Read and Write:	Yes
Father's Birthplace:	Indiana
Mother's Birthplace:	North Carolina
Able to Speak English:	Yes
Household Members	Age	Relationship
David Whitted 48	Head
Zena Whitted 43	Wife
Palmer Whitted	23	Son
David Whitted 20	Son

Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
Name:	Palmer Deane Whitted
Gender:	Male
Marital Status:	Single
Race:	Black
Age:	23
Birth Date:	1907
Birth Place:	Elgin Ill.
Marriage Date:	26 Dec 1930
Marriage Place:	Pittsylvania Co., VA.
Father:	D. S. Whitted
Mother:	Zena Palmer
Spouse:	Ann Campbell
FHL Film Number:	2048470
Reference ID:	Pitts. Co. Image 169
Name:	Ann Campbell
Gender:	Female
Marital Status:	Single
Race:	Black
Age:	24
Birth Date:	1906
Birth Place:	Uniontowm Ala.
Marriage Date:	26 Dec 1930
Marriage Place:	Pittsylvania Co., VA.
Father:	
R. L. Campbell
Mother:	
Alice Mulligan
Spouse:	
Palmer Deane Whitted
FHL Film Number:	2048470
Reference ID:	Pitts. Co. Image 169
1940 United States Federal Census 
Name:	Palmer Whitted
Age:	33
Estimated Birth Year:	abt 1907
Gender:	Male
Race:	Negro (Black)
Birthplace:	Illinois
Marital Status:	Married
Relation to Head of House:	Head
Home in 1940:	San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
Map of Home in 1940:	San Antonio, Bexar, Texas
Street:	Nolan
House Number:	1727
Farm:	No
Inferred Residence in 1935:	Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Residence in 1935:	Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935:	No
Sheet Number:	2A
Number of Household in Order of Visitation:	26
Occupation:	Teacher
House Owned or Rented:	Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented:	16.50
Attended School or College:	No
Highest Grade Completed:	College, 4th year
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census:	42
Class of Worker:	Wage or salary worker in Government work
Weeks Worked in 1939:	52
Income:	1640
Income Other Sources:	No
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Household Members	Age	Relationship
Palmer Whitted	33	Head
Ann Whitted 33	Wife
Alice Whitted 7	Daughter
Palmer Whitted Jr 6	Son 

World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name:	Palmer Deane Whitted
Gender:	Male
Race:	Black
Age:	33
Relationship to Draftee:	Self (Head)
Birth Date:	5 Jan 1907
Birth Place:	Elgin, Illinois, USA
Residence Place:	San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
Registration Date:	16 Oct 1940
Registration Place:	San Antonio, Bexar, Texas, USA
Employer:	San Antonio Board Of Education
Height:	5 9
Weight:	160
Complexion:	Dark Brown
Hair Color:	Black
Eye Color:	Brown
Next of Kin:	Anne Mae Whitted


California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997 
Name:	Palmer Deane Whitted
Social Security #:	386226250
Gender:	Male
Birth Date:	5 Jan 1907
Birth Place:	Illinois
Death Date:	2 Jul 1982
Death Place:	Solano
Mother's Maiden Name: Palmer